E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Greater Manchester · M33
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Sale buildings
For Sale buildings, we supply, replace and check insulated fire glass wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
EI 30 – EI 120M33England
Quote for Sale
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Sale: what's included
Insulated fire glass, classified EI, is glazing that maintains integrity and keeps the temperature rise on the non-fire side within set limits for the rated time. It is usually made of several glass panes bonded with interlayers that foam into an insulating barrier when heated, or with a clear gel that absorbs heat.
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Matched glazing systems and seals
Before you order insulated fire glass: what matters
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
Thickness and weight
Each step up in rating adds layers, so EI 120 is far thicker and heavier than EI 30. The frame has to be designed for it.
The temperature rule
EI testing limits the average temperature rise on the unexposed face to 140°C and any single point to 180°C, which is why people can pass it.
Which rules apply to insulated fire glass in Sale?
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
Sale coverage and nearby towns
Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in Sale (M33, M32, M41, M21, M23, M17) and the neighbouring towns of Stretford, Urmston, Old Trafford. Sale is about 8 km from Manchester, the largest town in our Greater Manchester coverage.
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What you can expect in Sale
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Sale around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Building types we cover in Sale
Sector guides below cover blocks of flats, retail and leisure units and other buildings in Sale.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): Sale questions
Why is insulated fire glass so much more expensive?
It is a multi-layer product with specialist interlayers, and the frame and installation must suit its weight.
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Sale?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Do you carry out insulated fire glass in Sale?
Yes. We survey and install in Sale and across Greater Manchester, including the M33 district and nearby Stretford.
Related
Related services in Sale
E · EW
Integrity Fire Glass (E & EW)
E and EW glass where flames and hot gases must be stopped.
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E 30 – EI 60
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
Glazed screens and doors on protected stairs, lobbies and corridors.
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E 30 – EI 60
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing
Butt-jointed fire glass walls with minimal frames.
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How a Sale job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Sale to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.